The Emporia State volleyball team is fourth in the 2026 MIAA Volleyball Preseason Poll. Washburn edged out Nebraska Kearney for the top spot with each team receiving 134 points in the poll, but Washburn got five first-place votes while the Lopers received four. Missouri Western was third and received two first-place votes while the Lady Hornets finished fourth and got the last two votes. Central Oklahoma rounded out the top five, which is separated by only 30 points. The season begins with a long road stretch starting Thursday at the Ferris State Tournament.
2026 MIAA VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON COACHES POLL
1. Washburn [5] – 134 points
2. Nebraska Kearney [4] – 134 points
3. Missouri Western [2] – 123 points
4. Emporia State [2] – 107 points
5. Central Oklahoma – 104 points
6. Central Missouri – 90 points
7. Pittsburg State – 81 points
8. Fort Hays State – 63 points
9. Northwest Missouri – 57 points
10. Missouri Southern – 46 points
11. Arkansas-Fort Smith – 40 points
12. Newman – 23 points
13. Northeastern State – 12 points
[#] – First Place Votes
